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TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 10 - The Warbler Masterclass with Etienne Marais
In this episode, I chat with Etienne Marais. This is a really special conversation, and one that I think you are going to get a lot of value from.We recorded this episode in person at Zaagkuilsdrift Bird Sanctuary and Lodge. Not only did we get to sit down for this conversation, but I also had the chance to spend some time birding at the lodge and enjoyed some really special sightings during my stay.In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of warblers. This is a group of birds that...
TBL Youth Podcast - Season 10 Episode 3 - Erin King and Paige Tavendale: Stuck in Savuti
Join Erin and Paige as they detail there journey through Botswana and Zambia on Josh's wild birding holiday!Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaLinks from show:
TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 9 - Saving the Secretarybird: A Conversation with Cassie Carstens Pt 2
This is Part 2 of my conversation with Cassie Carstens, the Secretarybird Project Manager at BirdLife South Africa.In the first episode, we explored Cassie’s journey into bird conservation, what shaped his passion for birds, and some of the experiences and lessons that led him to the work he is doing today. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, I would highly recommend going back and starting there.In this second part of the conversation, we go deeper into the conservation work around the Secretarybird. We unpack the challenges facing the species, how research and...
TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 8 - Saving the Secretarybird: A Conversation with Cassie Carstens Pt 1
In this episode I bring you the first of a two part conversation with Cassie Carstens, the Secretarybird Project Manager at BirdLife South Africa.Before we begin, a big thank you to Summerveld Country Lodge for allowing us to record this episode on their premises. The lodge is located in Outer West Durban, and if you ever find yourself in the area, it’s well worth a visit. They serve outstanding food and the service is absolutely excellent.This episode is much more than just a conversation about conservation. It’s an honest look at the...
YWP Podcast Season 5 Episode 3 - From Data to Decisions: Conservation, People & the Road Ahead with Brent Coverdale (Part 2)
In Part Two of my conversation with Brent Coverdale, we shift the focus from what is being done to what still needs to change.Building on Part One, this episode explores the challenges facing threatened species conservation - from funding and land-use pressures to public perception and policy. Brent reflects on the role of people in conservation, the responsibility that comes with knowledge, and where young voices, photographers and birders fit into the bigger picture.This episode is about perspective, accountability, and hope, and why conservation isn’t just the job of scientists, but of ev...
TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 7 - A Big Year and the Making of a Birder
In this episode I’m joined by Anton Schultz for an honest and wide ranging conversation about birding, passion, and personal growth.Anton’s journey began like many others. A love for nature as a kid, a family trip to Kruger, and a field guide placed in his hands that opened up a whole new world. What started as curiosity quickly turned into deep commitment, eventually leading him to take on a full birding Big Year.We talk about how his approach to birding has changed over time. From list driven birding and chasing lifers, to s...
TBL Youth Podcast - Season 10 Episode 2 - The University of Edinburgh Ornithological Society: Part 2
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TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 6 - Southern African Rare Bird Round Up 2025
In this episode we dive into the fascinating world of rare birds in Southern Africa. There is really only one person who could join me for this conversation, Trevor Hardaker.Together, we look back at some of the best rare bird sightings from Southern Africa in 2025, as well as the birders who found them. But this episode goes beyond the highlights. We get practical and unpack how to improve your chances of finding rare birds in the field, how to submit sightings, how records are assessed, and how it is decided which birds make it onto the...
YWP Podcast Season 5 Episode 2 - Brent Coverdale: Protecting Species on the Brink (Part 1)
After sharing the stage with Brent Coverdale at the 2025 BirdLife South Africa Owl Awards, it felt only fitting to sit down and continue the conversation — not under the spotlight, but behind the scenes.In part one of two episodes, we focuses on the work behind the work - what it really takes to protect threatened species like Blue Swallows, vultures, cranes, cheetah and elephants. Brent shares what his role involves day to day, from field monitoring and aerial surveys to management plans and decision-making that quietly shapes the future of our wildlife.This is an ho...
TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 5 - Ntsikeni Nature Reserve: Where Conservation Meets Community
In this episode, I’m joined by three special guests whose stories are all connected to one remarkable place. Ntsikeni Nature Reserve lies in southern KwaZulu Natal, between Underberg and Kokstad. Today we explore the people, the conservation work, and the birds that make this reserve so special.At the heart of this episode is a conversation with Dalu Ngcobo, recorded late one night at the lodge in the reserve. Dalu is a BirdLife South Africa accredited bird guide from the local community, and his story alone will make you want to experience Ntsikeni for yourself....
TBL Podcast - Season 13 Episode 4 - Level Up Your Birding with Faansie Peacock Pt 2
In this episode, we bring you the second half of our two-part conversation with Faansie Peacock.In this episode, we dig even deeper into the topics that matter — from the ethics of birding, how we engage with rare birds, the role of technology in modern birding, and the importance of building community. Faansie also shares how becoming a dad has shaped his perspective on birds and life, and why curiosity, humility, and joy should always be part of the journey.This episode is proudly associated with Firefinch App. Firefinch is more than just an app. It...
YWP Podcast Season 5 Episode 1 - When the Wild Pushes Back: Returning to a Wounded Kruger
As a new season of the YWP Podcast begins, Gabby returns to the Kruger National Park under very different circumstances.Recent floods have left parts of Kruger damaged, roads washed away, and access limited and this is a powerful reminder that even places we see as timeless are shaped by nature’s force. In this opening episode, Gabby reflects on what it means to move through wild spaces on nature’s terms, drawing from a chaotic teenage camping trip to Pafuri and contrasting it with the reality of returning to a park in recovery.This epis...